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Federal judge sides with California in lawsuit over Quebec climate pact
SACRAMENTO — A federal judge has ruled that California's climate pact with Quebec does not interfere with the U.S. government's authority involving foreign affairs.
California Chamber argues COVID-inspired employee-leave bill will hurt small businesses
SACRAMENTO — The California Chamber of Commerce calls a new Senate bill a job-killer, saying it will harm small businesses, according to a press release issued by the Chamber.
California Chamber supports app-based driver initiative
SACRAMENTO — The California Chamber of Commerce supports the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act Initiative, which will be on the November ballot.
NFIB urges proponent to drop CCPA ballot initiative, saying it would devastate struggling businesses
SACRAMENTO — The California National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) wants advocate Alastair Mactaggart to drop a ballot initiative he championed over the last several years in the wake of COVID-19, the agency stated in a media notification.
California lawmakers have no plans for legal liability protections for health care workers; Legislative agenda driven by pandemic's impact
SACRAMENTO — House Judiciary Committee Chair and Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey) says the legislature does not currently have any legislative proposals on file dealing with legal liability protections for health care workers.
Ting says budget will be focus of Assembly as it returns to session this week
SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly has focused on making sure COVID-19 expenses and transparency up until this point, but when they return this week, they are going to focus on the state's budget, Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) said.
Federal judge approves ULTA pay and wage class action settlement
FRESNO — A federal judge granted final approval of a class action settlement in a lawsuit against Ulta.
Bill to help with e-scooter safety could be passed next session
SACRAMENTO – A proposed bill to promote the safety of e-scooters will likely not be introduced until the next session of the California state legislature, according to the communications director of Consumer Attorneys Association of California.
Appeals court says state agency did not abuse its power in setting daily lead level limit
SAN FRANCISCO — California's 1st District Court of Appeal recently ruled that the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) did not abuse its discretion when it set the maximum allowable dose level (MADL) for lead as a reproductive toxicant.
Appeals court orders the return of $330 million to foreclosure settlement fund
A California appellate court ordered the return of more than $330 million to the National Mortgage Settlement (NMS) Deposit Fund after finding state officials unlawfully used the money for the state's general fund.
Appeals court vacates denial of PG&E petition for summary adjudication in Butte Fire case
SACRAMENTO – An appeals court recently vacated a decision denying a motion for summary adjudication in a lawsuit involving the Butte Fire that started in Jackson and swept through Calaveras and Amador counties in September 2015.
Appeals court says DHCS needs to comply with duty to pay Medi-Cal claims
An appeals court rejected an appeal involving the State Department of Health Care Services and nearly two-dozen health clinics that serve medically underserved populations in California.
Appeals court vacates order in case involving grandparents' suit against Kaiser in death of grandson
An appeals court in California has ruled that a trial court erred when it denied a request for a continuance in a case involving a toddler who died of cancer.
Appeals court says disciplinary charges against San Francisco officers were filed in a timely manner
SAN FRANCISCO – A panel of justices in California's First District Court of Appeal recently disagreed with a San Francisco Superior Court decision that said disciplinary notices filed against several San Francisco police officers in 2015 had been filed within the statute of limitations.
Appeals court confirms state is not the proper defendant in dispute regarding jury trial fees in injury case
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District recently ruled that the state of California is not the proper defendant in dispute regarding jury trial fees in a case alleging personal injury from a car accident.
Appeals court orders hospital to pay $50,000 fine for leaving sponge in surgery patient
SAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court recently said Saint Francis Memorial Hospital must pay a $50,000 fine assessed by the state after a sponge was left in a patient who had back surgery in 2010.
California Supreme Court reverses appeal court decision in handgun identification number case
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court recently issued a decision reversing an order by an appeals court in a case involving handgun safety laws requiring dual placement of microscopic identification numbers.
Pacific Research Institute says Janus ruling has different meanings for different employees
The Pacific Research Institute says Wednesday's landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME will mean different things to different people in California.
Man seeks removal of case involving child custody to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man recently filed a notice of removal in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California regarding a lawsuit against the state of California over alleged deprivations of fundamental rights in a dispute involving child custody.
States allege EPA violated Clean Air Act by failing to respond to state-submitted emissions plans
SAN FRANCISCO – Eight states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator after the states claim they have violated the Clean Air Act.